US Bridges

James Road over Onion Creek

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · JCT of CO RD 17/238 & 217 · Structure no. 000000000021977

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Road over Onion Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying James Road over Onion Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2018. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJames Road
CrossesOnion Creek
LocationJCT of CO RD 17/238 & 217
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates35.37839, -94.06439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic1,338 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Road over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Road over Onion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does James Road over Onion Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is James Road over Onion Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns James Road over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.